BIONB 3950

Molecular and Genetic Approaches to Neuroscience

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2020-2021 Catalog.

Focuses on how different molecular and genetic approaches have led to major advances in neuroscience. Lectures, student presentations, and discussions examine original research articles. Topics include ligand-gated channels, potassium channels, seven membrane spanning receptors, olfaction, pain and cold receptors, neurotransmitter release, neural networks, epilepsy, optogenetics, and circadian rhythms.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3320.

Outcomes

• Demonstrate mastery of reading primary scientific literature in molecular neuroscience
• Demonstrate ability to present scientific information from primary literature to a broad audience by oral presentation.
• Demonstrate ability to apply basic scientific principles to formulate hypotheses that explain raw scientific data.
• Develop a clear understanding of the utility of model genetic organisms in the field of neuroscience.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS, BIO-AS)

When Offered Fall (offered in even-numbered years only).

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